In February 2026, a second suspect, , 30, was extradited from New York to North Carolina for the September 2024 shooting death of 48-year-old Lamar Lashley.
Lashley was found dead near his bicycle in the 900 block of Washington Avenue. shooting in weldon nc
Weldon has experienced several drive-by shootings and retaliatory violence in recent years, including an incident on Washington Avenue in late 2024 that injured three people. The Police Chief has previously noted that infrastructure issues, such as offline security cameras, have hindered some past investigations. In February 2026, a second suspect, , 30,
Warrants were issued in December 2025 for and Don'Tayvious Demonte Cotton following a shooting that injured two people. The Police Chief has previously noted that infrastructure
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Eric Short Jr., 28, was found unresponsive in the roadway with gunshot wounds. Date & Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026, around 3:26 a.m.. Location: Area of East Eleventh Street, Weldon, NC.